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Summer Program Director

Camp Susque
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PURPOSE OF THE SUMMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR:   The Summer Program Director shares in Susque’s mission by implementing the camp program and directly overseeing that program’s team (e.g, Area Coordinators and Counselors).

MISSION:  The mission of Camp Susque is biblical evangelism and growth in Christian character for youth, young adults and families.  The Susque ministry seeks to introduce campers of all ages to our God and Creator, the Lord Jesus Christ within a rustic camp setting.  In essence, we want campers to experience their Creator!

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR:

  1. 21 years of age.
  2. College experience preferred.
  3. 2-3 seasons of prior camp counseling/supervisory experience (preferably at Camp Susque).
  4. Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and walk 2 miles.
  5. Able to read and write at a high school level.
  6. Must demonstrate spiritual maturity as well as biblical leadership qualities.

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Program Director

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Effectively communicate all program activities, changes in schedule, announcements, and procedures to the entire camp as a large group (public speaking).
  2. Plan and execute all appropriate program activities.
  3. Train, support, discipline, mentor, and teach all program staff under supervision.
  4. Monitor and guard the emotional, physical, and spiritual health of all campers and staff under supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Complete all assigned pre-camp tasks.
  2. Assist with leading Fellowship Weekend and Counselor Orientation.
  3. Assign all campers and counselors to cabin groups.
  4. Schedule and assign campers and counselors to all activity classes, program activities, special activities, chapels, etc.
  5. Talk with parents to answer any questions or concerns that might arise.
  6. Support and assist counselors and Area Coordinators with camper and staff discipline.
  7. Be in communication with the other non program staff on camp to make the program run smoothly.
  8. Attend weekly staff meetings and a weekly support meeting with the Program Director.
  9. Provide written evaluation of Area Coordinators (AC), and make sure ACs complete evaluations of counselors.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and is subject to change at any time.